In 1978, Roxbury, Boston, 11-year-old Bobby Brown convinces his childhood friends Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ralph Tresvant to form a singing group so they can compete in local talent shows and make some money. With the help of Brooke Payne, the boys develop their performances and eventually add Ronnie DeVoe, creating the five-member group New Edition. After winning talent competitions, they catch the attention of producer Maurice Starr, who signs them and begins recording their first album. In 1983, their debut single “Candy Girl” becomes a major hit, turning the boys into rising stars.